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Important information and links for Confirmation 2023Below you will find important dates and information for our students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This page will be updated with resources and information throughout the course of formation. So please come back and visit again.
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Important Dates for parish and school candidates.
Confirmation is Tuesday, April 25th
All students who were not baptized at St. Joan of Arc need to provide a new copy of their baptismal certificate from the parish of baptism, including notations. You can request this from the parish and they can either email it directly to the Faith Formation Office at REP@sjascs.org or they can mail it to
We are planning a Confirmation Retreat the date is TBD (End of Jan or early Feb)
March 6th - Sponsor Dinner, prayer and practice. 6:15- 8 pm.
IMPORTANT (New requirement) – Due Oct 10thSt. Joan of Arc
Office of Faith and Family Formation
22415 Overlake Street
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Attn: Kristine Hass
- Due October 24th A formal letter from the candidate to Msgr. Mike and Fr. Andrew requesting the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- Due December 19th A reflection paper or video project on the student’s chosen saint.
- Due December 19th Online Application for Confirmation with sponsor info and chosen saint.
- Due January 9th A personal letter to their chosen sponsor, sharing why they were chosen and to request continued lifelong prayers – to be presented at the practice/prayer service.
- Interviews (Jan 9 – February 28) Schedule link at sjascs.org/confirmation-prep
- March 6th - Sponsor Dinner, prayer and practice.
- Due March 20th Service hours sheets and reflections on discipleship.
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2023 Confirmation Applicatoin and Sponsor Form
Students in their second year of Confirmation Formation must complete this online form by December 19.
Confirmation Application
For guidelines and information on choosing a sponsor, see pages 9 and 10 of the 2023 Parent Student Booklet. -
Service Hours and Discipleship
Year one - 10 hours of service and 5 Discipleship Activities (Due March 20)
Year two - 12 hours of service and 5 Discipleship Activities (Due March 20)
Service and Discipleship Booklet (Each student received a hard copy at our Sept. 12 prayer service and meeting.) -
Service Opportunies
Thursday - Sept. 15
We need two students to help change the batteries for all the electric candles we use to light the church for holy hours and special prayer services. And to help set up. Please sign up below.
6:15-7 pm
The first Sunday of every month.
Family Formation Sundays - we need:
Greeters 9:30-10 am
Classroom assistants After 10 am mass until 12:15 (Would like consistent helpers)
Clean-up help 12-12:30
Please email REP@sjascs.org
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